How to buy a good computer at a reasonable price
  • 1. What is the first step in buying a good computer?
A) Set a strict budget.
B) Determine your needs.
C) Visit multiple electronics stores.
D) Research the latest CPUs.
  • 2. Which component is most important for gaming?
A) Hard Drive
B) Graphics Card (GPU)
C) CPU
D) RAM
  • 3. What does RAM primarily affect?
A) Processing power
B) Graphics performance
C) Multitasking and program loading speed
D) Storage capacity
  • 4. What is the advantage of an SSD over a HDD?
A) Greater durability
B) Larger storage capacity for the same price
C) Lower power consumption
D) Faster read and write speeds
  • 5. What does CPU stand for?
A) Central Power Unit
B) Central Processing Unit
C) Computer Power Unit
D) Computer Processing Unit
  • 6. Which is generally cheaper: building a PC or buying a pre-built one?
A) Depends on the brand.
B) Building a PC
C) Buying a pre-built PC
D) They are always the same price
  • 7. What is a good strategy for finding deals on computer parts?
A) Only buy from well-known brands.
B) Ignore customer reviews.
C) Always buy the newest model.
D) Compare prices from multiple retailers.
  • 8. What is a refurbished computer?
A) A computer that is missing some components.
B) A computer that has never been used.
C) A previously owned computer that has been repaired and tested.
D) A brand new computer that is being sold at a discount.
  • 9. What does 'GHz' measure in a CPU?
A) Power consumption
B) Number of cores
C) Clock speed
D) Cache size
  • 10. What is the best way to dispose of an old computer?
A) Bury it in your backyard.
B) Throw it in the trash.
C) Burn it.
D) Recycle it at an electronics recycling center.
  • 11. For basic tasks like web browsing and email, which is most important?
A) Massive storage capacity
B) Adequate RAM and a decent processor.
C) Expensive sound card
D) High-end graphics card
  • 12. What does the term 'bloatware' refer to?
A) Essential system software.
B) Software that makes your computer run faster.
C) Unnecessary software pre-installed on a new computer.
D) Software that protects against viruses.
  • 13. What is an advantage of a laptop over a desktop?
A) Easier to upgrade
B) Portability
C) Better performance for the same price
D) More ergonomic design
  • 14. What is a cloud service useful for?
A) Cleaning your computer's hard drive
B) Increasing the speed of your computer
C) Improving your internet connection
D) Backing up data and accessing it from multiple devices
  • 15. What does 'dpi' measure in a mouse?
A) Weight
B) Color
C) Sensitivity
D) Size
  • 16. Which operating system is open source?
A) Windows
B) Linux
C) macOS
D) Chrome OS
  • 17. What is the benefit of buying a computer during a sale?
A) Reduced price
B) Increased performance
C) Faster delivery
D) Extended warranty
  • 18. What is the purpose of a computer case?
A) To increase the computer's processing speed.
B) To display the computer's specifications.
C) To make the computer run quieter.
D) To protect the internal components.
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a storage device?
A) HDD
B) RAM
C) SSD
D) USB Drive
  • 20. What is the role of the motherboard?
A) Connects all the components of the computer.
B) Controls the power supply.
C) Stores the operating system.
D) Displays the image on the monitor.
  • 21. What is an acceptable amount of RAM for basic usage in 2024?
A) 1GB
B) 2GB
C) 8GB
D) 4GB
  • 22. What kind of monitor is best for reducing eye strain?
A) One with blue light filter
B) Curved monitor
C) Very large monitor
D) Monitor with very low refresh rate
  • 23. What is a good strategy for keeping computer costs down?
A) Only buy from the largest retailer
B) Buy the most expensive components
C) Buy components during sales or used.
D) Buy the smallest components possible
  • 24. What is the meaning of the term 'bottleneck' in computing?
A) The cooling system failing.
B) When the keyboard malfunctions
C) When the hard drive gets full
D) When one component limits the performance of the rest
  • 25. What is the main purpose of a cooling system in a computer?
A) To increase the speed of the processor.
B) To prevent overheating
C) To improve the graphics performance.
D) To reduce the noise of the computer.
  • 26. What is the meaning of resolution in a monitor?
A) The brightness of the screen.
B) The refresh rate of the screen.
C) The size of the screen.
D) The number of pixels on the screen.
  • 27. What is a good use for the computer's USB ports?
A) Connecting peripherals like mouse or keyboard.
B) Installing software.
C) Cooling down the computer
D) Increasing processing power
  • 28. What is a valid reason to consider a used computer?
A) Always superior performance.
B) Budget constraints
C) Latest technology.
D) Guaranteed warranty.
  • 29. What is a good place to find reviews for computer parts?
A) Tech websites and forums.
B) Social Media
C) Newspaper
D) Television commercials
  • 30. What is a power supply unit (PSU) used for?
A) Storing data.
B) Cooling the CPU.
C) Providing internet access.
D) Converting AC power to DC power for the computer's components.
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